In this Valentine's Day themed podcast, they cover topics such as a grocery store with top-notch produce, woodworking innovation, a risk-taking basketball player, a book on raw materials, a play connecting financial crises, and a podcast on corporate intrigue.

Discover the intriguing world of heart balm torts as Keith King shares his devastating story of betrayal and subsequent legal battle. Explore the historical context of these lawsuits, their implications for women's economic security, and the antiquated aspects of their perception. Dive into the court battle as Keith fights for justice in his broken marriage, navigating the emotional and legal aspects of the case.

The podcast explores markets that people feel icky about such as surrogacy, assisted end-of-life, trading human organs, seeking revenge in the workplace, and insider trading. It discusses the options of lab-grown organs and implementing a market-based system for transplantation. The podcast also compares the prohibition on alcohol to the prohibition on selling kidneys. Additionally, it features optimization tips, sponsor advertisements, and a discussion on economics TikTok videos. The concept of retaliation in a game show and the use of economics in everyday life are also explored.

On Groundhog Day, the hosts of Planet Money discuss the curse of the day and set out on a quest to find economic stories related to it. They explore trademarks filed on Groundhog Day throughout history, delve into the concept of bankruptcy, share the story of Movie Gallery's bankruptcy, and discuss the failure of the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin in the US.

This podcast explores the impact of the 'Chicken Tax' on the American auto industry, discussing trade disputes, decreased competition, and strategies used by foreign car manufacturers to bypass the tariff. It also highlights how the chicken tax can be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.

Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, discusses her expertise in Candy Crush, the concept of putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, and the comical mishap involving psychedelic mushrooms during a state dinner in China.

Captain Skip and his crew face a challenging rescue mission in stormy seas. They discuss the moral implications of their actions and the difficulties of securing a stranded tugboat. The podcast also explores the importance of building social capital for economic opportunity and the clash between salvage law and economics. The concept of fair monetary value in rescue operations is examined through Skip's story and the legal battle he faced.

This podcast discusses three big economic ideas: banning left turns at intersections to improve safety, addressing wealth inequality with baby bonds, and exploring the negative impact of US democracy on the economy. The episode introduces Vakash Gaya's idea for improving downtown areas and previews a daring rescue at sea in the next episode.

Three Planet Money hosts compete in an Econ Battle Zone to answer why inflation has slowed down. They explain supply chain healing, R-Star, and labor hoarding in just three minutes. Guest judges evaluate contestants' explanations and incorporation of mystery ingredients. The concept of labor hoarding and its impact on inflation and disinflation is explored. The hosts express excitement about the winner of the Championship belt and tease the next episode.

The podcast discusses two indicators of the economic disruptions caused by the war in Gaza - the impact on global shipping routes through the Red Sea and the potential escalation effects on the region's oil exports. It explores the role of Houthi rebels in attacking container ships, the re-routing of shipping lines, and the ripple effects on delivery time and cost. Additionally, it examines the correlation between the conflict escalation and rising oil prices, as well as the implications for other industries, like food.